quote:Originally posted by Sandman:
How does it compare to using an iPhone?
http://www.youtube.com/user/roundfile86
Here are some movies I made. (flip mino, non-HD) Obviously, I didn't spend much time on them. I have a few baseball ones, but I can't remember the youtube password.
It does take decent video and audio. You can hear the kicker's dad, ten rows away, calling for a 50-yard FG. Very simple to use and edit. You can upload your videos to a hosting site, or email them to individuals, but unlike iphone, you can't send them directly from the device. It has LCD screen that acts as a viewfinder. Works great at night, but it can be difficult to see in daylight. Kinda just aim and cross your fingers. Stores about one hour of video.
Without a strong zoom, baseball can be difficult to capture. The field is so big and the ball is so small. You have to experiment.
I never used it much for sports, because the games were my social hour. I didn't want to be off by myself somewhere, looking for the right angle and light.
It's inexpensive and no bigger than a cell phone. It fits in your pocket. I say it's worth trying. There are similar cameras out there, too. I've only used the flip.